Filemoni Junior Aumua
Mangere Bridge,New Zealand
Summary
Dynamic educator and leader with extensive experience at the New Zealand Missionary Training Centre, excelling in curriculum development and performance management. Proven ability to foster critical thinking and community engagement while mentoring diverse teams. Fluent in Samoan and Tagalog, I am committed to empowering students and enhancing their learning experiences.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High Councilor
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Manukau Stake, Auckland New Zealand
01.2023 - Current
- I currently serve as a Stake High Councillor in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where I provide leadership support and training to local wards or congregations, deliver regular instruction and talks, assist in organisational planning, and help oversee the self-reliance and welfare efforts, and the Stake Music Committee.
Teacher & Training Supervisor
New Zealand Missionary Training Centre
Auckland, NZ
06.2021 - 06.2025
- Supervise 10-17 teachers, conduct coaching, and manage training programs.
- Support missionary well-being, spiritual growth, and performance.
- Coordinate community service programs with Auckland Council.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
Missionary
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Wellington (Re-assignment), New Zealand
06.2020 - 03.2021
- RE-ASSIGNMENT
Missionary Volunteer
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Cavite City, The Philippines
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Volunteered full-time for two years as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, developing leadership, communication, and intercultural skills while providing community service and teaching in diverse settings.
- Met individuals to deliver Bibles, spread theword of Christ and lead prayers.
- Volunteered with various organizations, coordinating resources and outreach to help accomplish core mission.
Part-time Music Teacher
Millennium Music School
Auckland, NZ
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Delivered personalized music instruction, organized recitals.
Receptionist & Mail Sorter
New Zealand Post
Palmerston North, NZ
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Managed mail sorting, customer inquiries, and data entry.
Store Assistant & Trainer
Awapuni Four Square
Palmerston North, NZ
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Delivered customer service and trained new staff.
Education
Bachelor of Musical Arts -
Music & Audio Institute of New Zealand
Auckland, NZ01.2017
Diploma in Contemporary Music -
Music & Audio Institute of New Zealand
01.2015
Certificate in Performance - Vocal Major
Excel School of Performing Arts
01.2014
NCEA Level 1, 2 & 3, University Entrance -
Awatapu College
Palmerston North, NZ01.2013
Skills
- Leadership & Mentorship
- Curriculum Development
- Performance Management
- Community Engagement
- Communication & Collaboration
- Problem Solving & Initiative
- Professional Work Ethic
- Lesson planning
- Teacher training
- Classroom management
- Performance evaluation
- Community outreach
- Team leadership
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Interpersonal communication
- Organizational planning
- Cultural competency
- Motivational speaking
- Reporting and documentation
- ESL- english as second language
- Kinesthetic learning
- Flexible and adaptive
- Student-centered learning
- Performance assessments
- Student evaluations
- Group instruction
- Curriculum implementation
- Team building
- Data analysis
- Technology integration
- Faculty collaboration
- FLUENT IN SAMOAN AND TAGALOG
- Alternative learning methods
- Serving diverse communities
- Curriculum development
Accomplishments
- New Zealand Missionary Training Centre boosted language proficiency levels among ESL learners from novice (4.0) to advanced high (7.0)
- New Zealand Missionary Training Centre expanded and upskilled the teaching team from three to twelve qualified ESL instructors
- New Zealand Missionary Training Centre, elevated teaching standards, and professionalism through mentoring and training
- New Zealand Missionary Training Centre earned a professionalism badge - level 1
Certification
- Full Class 1 Driver License
- FIRST AID CERTIFICATE
Languages
English
Professional
Samoan
Professional
Tagalog (Filipino)
Professional
Affiliations
- Leadership Award - Missionary Training Centre 2024
- Volunteer work - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2021
- Church and Community Services - 2024
- Professionalism Level 1 Badge - NZ Missionary Training Centre
Timeline
High Councilor
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
01.2023 - Current
Teacher & Training Supervisor
New Zealand Missionary Training Centre
06.2021 - 06.2025
Missionary
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
06.2020 - 03.2021
Missionary Volunteer
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
03.2019 - 03.2020
Part-time Music Teacher
Millennium Music School
01.2016 - 01.2019
Receptionist & Mail Sorter
New Zealand Post
01.2014 - 12.2014
Store Assistant & Trainer
Awapuni Four Square
01.2012 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Musical Arts -
Music & Audio Institute of New Zealand
Diploma in Contemporary Music -
Music & Audio Institute of New Zealand
Certificate in Performance - Vocal Major
Excel School of Performing Arts
NCEA Level 1, 2 & 3, University Entrance -
Awatapu College
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